Kénédougou

Kénédougou is a region in southwestern Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa. It is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso and is located in the Hauts-Bassins region. The province has a total area of approximately 12,242 square kilometers. As of the 2019 census, the population of Kénédougou was estimated to be over 592,000 people, with the majority residing in rural areas.

The capital of Kénédougou province is Houet. The province borders the following regions: Bougouriba to the west, Léraba to the southwest, Comoé in Côte d'Ivoire to the south, Mouhoun Region to the east, and Houet Region to the north. The region is predominantly settled by Mossi and Bobo people, with their main cultural and traditional centers located in the province.

Kénédougou has several key economic resources, including gold deposits, livestock farming, and agriculture. The region's topography features part of the Mossi highlands and Burkina Faso's Côte d'Ivoire border. Historically significant sites within the province include ancient Mossi Empire centers of the 19th century, which served as Kénédougou's core territory.

Infrastructure in the region is largely focused on transportation, with major roads connecting the province to national routes. Although Kénédougou is relatively underdeveloped in terms of infrastructure and transportation, it is showing promising signs of economic growth during recent years. Agriculture and livestock, particularly Guinea fowl and Criollo cattle, play a crucial role in the local economy.